Mystic Dominator

On the third day of joining the merchant team, Ronald had already gotten along quite well with the team members.

For these businessmen, a nobleman who doesn't show off is good communication even if he is down and out.

However, due to the road conditions and the physical strength of the horses, their travel speed is not as fast as the development speed of the relationship.

According to Ronald's estimate, during the stop-and-go three days, they had advanced about 120 kilometers.

One is pretty good in ancient times, but very fast in modern times.

Moreover, according to the merchants in the convoy, before arriving in Brunwich, they will stop in several larger towns around them to buy and sell goods in order to obtain as much profit as possible.

The next stop on the journey was the seaside town that arrived almost three or four days later, and it was also a neighbor of the town where Ronald's mansion was located.

According to the previous statement, Ronald himself will be separated from the team there.

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Stop and go, the time of a day is fast.

In this daytime, there is also only one star illuminated; on a planet that rises in the east and sets in the west, the oblique angle of the sun gradually shifts, and the afternoon is coming to an end.

Sitting side by side with Ronald, the businessman Naxos naturally started the conversation while driving:

"Mr. Ronald, it's getting late."

"Do you think it's better for us to camp at the foot of the mountain, or should we go a little further?"

"Camping..."

Hearing what Hongshang said, Ronald immediately began to think about how to answer.

As an aristocrat, it's best not to show your knowledge of field trips, which doesn't match your personality.

So with a wry smile, Ronald shook his head:

"I don't go out much, so I don't really have any idea."

As soon as the words fell, Thomson, the businessman driving in front, spoke loudly, pointing to the mountain in front of him and put forward his own suggestion:

"Gentlemen, we can walk up the Black Mountain."

"Three years ago, I also passed by here. There is a small town on the side of the mountain. It is definitely not a problem to stay overnight."

Immediately, some other traders in the convoy yelled:

"Thomson, you bastard!"

"If you have this news, let me tell you sooner. Last time I was in the small town, I still couldn't get rid of some fruit. I thought that after less than a week, I ate half of it!"

The complaints from fellow travelers did not affect Thomson. The trader laughed and rubbed his apprentice's head: "I came here three years ago, it's good if I can remember!"

While explaining, this guy did not forget to tease the other party with a hearty voice:

"Besides, a good merchant is one who seizes every opportunity to make money. If you have the time to complain about me, you might as well think about how to sell the fruit."

"People who live on the side of the mountain don't lack these things. Isn't the fruit left over from the last town an example?"

"Hey!"

"I'll make a lot of money tonight, so don't be jealous!"

"Don't be jealous! But you can give me a taste of the fruit that can't be sold out. My young man is still growing."

"dream!"

There was a sound of scolding, and at the same time a yellow fruit was thrown from one carriage to the other, which was also mixed with the child's surprise cry.

Seeing the people in the convoy talking and laughing for a while, Ronald quietly turned his eyes to Naxos beside him:

"Mr Thomson seems to like his apprentice very much."

"Isn't it?"

Smiling and shaking his head, Naxos' tone also became emotional:

"For our merchants, it is relatively rare to form a convoy and hire guards. Usually, we go on the road alone."

"It's really going to be a relatively long trek and remote areas, when loneliness comes,

But I wish I could even tell my own horse to talk and have a good chat. "

"It's a great thing to be able to bring apprentices."

"I see......"

Listening to Naxos' explanation, Ronald's eyes gradually drifted to the mountain in front of him.

According to another merchant, it was called Montenegro:

"The Montenegro ahead."

"Has Mr. Naxos been here before?"

Hearing Ronald's inquiry, while driving the carriage, Naxos's eyes began to show the color of memory:

"Black Mountain..."

"I've heard of it, but the town above doesn't seem to have too many residents, so I didn't go there to do business."

"That's it..."

Chatting with each other, the shadow of the sun dragged longer and longer behind the convoy.

Around the end of dusk, the convoy also started climbing on the Montenegro.

Montenegro is said to be a mountain, but it is not a dangerous peak, it is just an ordinary mountain range with an altitude of no more than 2000 meters.

The more magnificent mountain veins will continue further into the depths of the forest.

Because there are people living on the mountain, the road here is better than before.

However, in the process of climbing, I finally encountered trouble.

Almost before Montenegro was completely 'black', the road for traffic was suddenly blocked.

It seems that it was because of the rain three days ago that the earth and rocks that fell from the side of the ridge cut off the road. Although the area is not large, it has a scale of more than ten meters.

If it's hard work for people, you can get through it, but the carriage...

Don't even think about it!

Seeing the scene in front of them, the merchants in the convoy immediately jumped up and cursed:

"Damn it! Is it true that my fruit can't be sold?"

"Even the dirt roads in this country are against me!"

This time, Thomson didn't add fuel to the fire, but took the initiative to comfort him:

"Gain, don't panic."

"The town is not too far from here, so it's not impossible to go there."

"..."

Thomson's consolation had a very obvious effect.

Hearing that the town was not far away, the merchant named Gain immediately turned his head to look at his carriage, and then looked back at the messy road.

At this time the air is a little low, and the sky is overcast.

this fruit...

Gritting his teeth, he bit the bullet and shouted to the guards he had hired:

"Joel, help me carry the half box of fruit over here, you stay to watch tonight."

"okay!"

As soon as the employer opened his mouth, the guards immediately responded.

He lifted the fruit box from the carriage in twos and threes, and the young man named Joel quickly brought the things over, and then showed an honest and silly smile to his employer.

"Mr. Gein, do you want me to be on duty all night tonight?"

"I can't forget you, and I will count the money for you later."

After sending his guards back, Gain immediately bent down to pick up the fruit box, checked the weight and went forward.

"well......"

Seeing Gain moving forward without looking back, Thomson could only let out a long sigh:

"Boy, let's follow."

"Help Gain if you can, even if he treats you to eat fruit."

"Yes, Mr. Thomson."

The apprentice responded to the merchant, and the two followed immediately.

Ronald who stayed behind looked at each other with the other two businessmen, and finally ordered the guard to light the fire, and then chased after him with a lamp.

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Once the sun goes down, night falls faster and faster.

Not to mention that it is still facing west.

Under the direct cover of the Black Mountain, it didn't take long for the surrounding area to become completely dark, and the faint light in the sky was completely gone.

Hurrying at this time, the speed and sight are greatly affected.

Except for the desolate and silent darkness, only the nearby clumps of low bushes can still be seen clearly.

While following the road, while looking along the mountain road.

The carriage camp behind was lit with flames, and the merchants in front were cursing.

Then, Ronald saw clearly.

The lights of the camp were gone—